psychopomp1
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Hi
I currently have aftermarket HIDs fitted to my Audi A4 (B7-8E) since 2005 and beam pattern is fine but it seems they will fail the MOT according to new testing guidelines
So either i take remove the HIDs or fit original oem Audi bi-xenons with auto levelling/AFS/washer system which would cost around £2000
http://www.vwcruise.com/69.html
However came across these from Germany...obviously at that price they're not original Audi but if i can get someone to install these (who can program the sensors using VAG gear), would they do the trick? Unfortunately going back to halogen after using xenons is a no-no
KUFATEC GmbH & Co. KG - aLWR Komplettset Audi A4 B7 Bi-Xenon mit AFS 33871
I currently have aftermarket HIDs fitted to my Audi A4 (B7-8E) since 2005 and beam pattern is fine but it seems they will fail the MOT according to new testing guidelines
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/technicalpenpicture3-lighting.pdfThis raises the question of whether these checks apply to vehicles fitted with after-market HID lighting kits. These kits convert conventional halogen headlamps to HID Xenon and they are widely sold and fitted to vehicles used on the road. The Department for Transport considers that after-market systems should be required to meet the same safety standards as that applied in respect of these lamps at vehicle Type Approval. Therefore, in order to pass the MOT test, vehicles fitted with after-market HID systems would also need to be fitted with headlamp cleaning and self-levelling systems. Some high specification estate cars are fitted with a selflevelling suspension system and this would be considered as adequate for the purpose
So either i take remove the HIDs or fit original oem Audi bi-xenons with auto levelling/AFS/washer system which would cost around £2000
http://www.vwcruise.com/69.html
However came across these from Germany...obviously at that price they're not original Audi but if i can get someone to install these (who can program the sensors using VAG gear), would they do the trick? Unfortunately going back to halogen after using xenons is a no-no
KUFATEC GmbH & Co. KG - aLWR Komplettset Audi A4 B7 Bi-Xenon mit AFS 33871
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